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The mission of the Department of Small Business Development is to focus on enhanced support to small business and cooperatives, with an emphasis on programmes to advance entrepreneurship amongst women, the youth, and people with disabilities to contribute to job creation and economic growth.
Department of Small Business Development invites graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2025.
Graduate Internship Programme (2024-2026)
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) invites South African unemployed graduates who are between the ages of 18-35 and have never participated in an Internship Programme before, to apply for the following 24-month Internship Programmes.
General Requirements for All Positions:
- Age: 18-35 years old.
- Experience: No prior participation in an Internship Programme.
- Qualification: Must have a National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in the relevant field as recognized by SAQA.
- Location: Pretoria Head Office.
- Stipend: R127,725 per annum (all-inclusive).
- Duration: 24 months.
Post 02/85: Graduate Intern: Organisational Development & Human Resources Management (OD&HRM)
- Reference Number: OD&HRM/HRA
- Requirements: National Diploma or Undergraduate Degree (NQF 6/7) in Human Resource Management, Development, Public Administration, Public Management, or an equivalent qualification.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/86: Graduate Intern: Security Management (PWD)
- Reference Number: CMS/SECMGT
- Requirements: Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Security Management, Criminology, or related fields.
- Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/87: Graduate Intern: Supply Chain Management (PWD) (Re-Advertisement)
- Reference Number: FINMGT/SCM
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Purchasing Management, Public Management, Public Administration, or related qualifications.
- Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/88: Graduate Intern: Financial Administration
- Reference Number: FINADMIN
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/89: Graduate Intern: Management Accounting
- Reference Number: MGTACC
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, or related qualifications.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/90: Graduate Intern: Ministry: Office of the Chief of Staff
- Reference Number: MIN/2 (X2 POSTS)
- Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or related qualifications.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/91: Graduate Intern: Researcher: Office of the Director General
- Reference Number: RES/ODG
- Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Research, Social Sciences, Data Science, or related qualifications.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/92: Graduate Intern: Administrator: Office of the Director General
- Reference Number: ADMIN/ODG
- Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Business Administration, Office Management, or related qualifications.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/93: Graduate Intern: Regional Local Economic Development (PWD)
- Reference Number: RLED
- Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Economics, Public Administration, Development Studies, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, or related qualifications.
- Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/94: Graduate Intern: SMME Policy & Oversight
- Reference Number: SMME/P&O
- Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Economics, or related qualifications.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/95: Graduate Intern: Secondary Sector
- Reference Number: SCND/SEC
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Economics, or related qualifications.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/96: Graduate Intern: Office of the Deputy Director-General: Sector Policy and Research
- Reference Number: ODDG/SECTP&RES
- Requirements: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 6/7) in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, or related qualifications.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Post 02/97: Graduate Intern: International Relations (PWD)
- Reference Number: INT-RLNTS (X2 POSTS)
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or related qualifications.
- Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.
- Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
- Application: Send to [email protected].
Additional Notes:
- All positions offer a stipend of R127,725 per annum (all-inclusive).
- Rotation: Some posts (e.g., Organisational Development & HRM) may require rotation to other units within the department.
- Diversity: Certain posts target persons with disabilities as part of DSBD’s commitment to diversity and representativity in line with their Employment Equity Plan.
Application Submission:
- Ensure to quote the correct reference number for the position you’re applying for.
- Email your application to the relevant email address for each position.
